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ACADEMIC UPGRADING SPRING 2014 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Upgrade your high school marks Getting into the program of your choice can be competitive. Improve your high school grades or pick up courses you need for admission by taking academic upgrading in English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Social Science and Physics. Our courses cover the approved Alberta high school curriculum as well as additional skills that prepare students for firstyear university coursework. Academic Upgrading course grades will appear on your Mount Royal transcript. However, these courses are not eligible for Alberta Education high school graduation, credit or transcript purposes. For more information about earning your high school diploma by challenging the Alberta Education high school diploma exams, call 780.427.7219 or 310.0000 (toll-free) or visit education.alberta.ca. Mount Royal Upgrading Course
Corresponding Alberta High School Equivalent
Biology 0115
Biology 20
Biology 0130
Biology 30
Chemistry 0115
Chemistry 20
Chemistry 0130
Chemistry 30
English 0115
*Preparatory Course
English 0130
English Language Arts 30-1
Mathematics 0115
Mathematics 10C / 20-1
Mathematics 0130
Mathematics 30-1
Mathematics 0132 NEW!
Mathematics 30-2
Mathematics 0131
Mathematics 31
Physics 0130
Physics 30
Social Science 0130
Social Studies 30-1
*Prepares students for the next level writing courses including English 0130 and/or English 0212
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Academic Upgrading Spring 2014 Schedule of Classes Abbreviations used in the following schedule CRN = Course Registration Number
DIR = Direct Delivery (online)
LEC = Lecture
LAB = Laboratory
TUT = Tutorial
EA = East A Building
EB = East B Building
EC = East C Building
M = Monday R = Thursday
T = Tuesday F = Friday
W = Wednesday S = Saturday
This document is accurate up to the date of publication. Mount Royal reserves the right to make whatever changes circumstances may require. Students are advised to review their schedules carefully.
Biology (BIOL) BIOL 0130 - Fundamentals of Biology (0 credits) 6 hours lecture, 2 hours tutorial, 6 hours lab per week. Topics in this course include: cell chemistry, cell ultra-structure, organelle function, metabolic pathways of photosynthesis and respiration, mitotic and meiotic processes, genetics and heredity and human systems. Corresponding Alberta High School Equivalent: Biology 30. Recommended Preparation: Biology 0115 or Biology 20. COURSE ID CRN TYPE DAY(S) TIME ROOM MAX BIOL 0130-001 20077 LEC MTWR 0900-1020am B220 54 Lecture 001 Take Tutorial 401 - 403 & Lab 501 - 503 BIOL 0130-401 20840 TUT MW 1030-1120am B220 18 BIOL 0130-402 20841 TUT TR 1030-1120am B220 18 BIOL 0130-403 21903 TUT TR 1200-1250pm TBA HOLD SECTION BIOL 0130-501 20078 LAB TR 1200-0250pm B150 18 BIOL 0130-502 20079 LAB TR 1200-0250pm B150 18 BIOL 0130-503 21904 LAB MW 1200-0250pm B150 HOLD SECTION mtroyal.ca/openstudies open@mtroyal.ca 403.440.6282
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Academic Upgrading Spring 2014 Schedule of Classes
Chemistry (CHEM) CHEM 0130 - Basic Chemistry II (0 credits) 6 hours lecture, 2 hours tutorial, 6 hours lab per week. Topics include: solution stoichiometry, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, energy changes, reaction rates, chemical equilibria, redox reactions and electrochemistry. This is a quantitative chemistry course and therefore some math skills are strongly recommended. Corresponding Alberta High School Equivalent: Chemistry 30. Recommended Preparation: Chemistry 0115 or Chemistry 20 AND Mathematics 0115, Mathematics 20-1 or Pure Mathematics 20. COURSE ID CRN TYPE DAY(S) TIME ROOM MAX CHEM 0130-001 20091 LEC MTWR 0500-0620pm B206 54 Lecture 001 Take One of Tutorials 401-403 & One of Labs 501-503 CHEM 0130-002 21553 LEC MTWR 0200-0320pm TBA Lecture 002 Take Tutorial 404 or 405 & One of Labs 504 or 505 HOLD SECTION CHEM 0130-401 20092 TUT TR 0630-0720pm E123 18 CHEM 0130-402 20093 TUT MW 0630-0720pm E123 18 CHEM 0130-403 20094 TUT MW 0100-0150pm E123 18 CHEM 0130-404 21554 TUT TR 1000-1050am TBA HOLD SECTION CHEM 0130-405 21555 TUT MW 1000-1050am TBA HOLD SECTION CHEM 0130-501 20095 LAB M 0700-0950pm B270 18 LAB W 0700-0950pm B223 18 CHEM 0130-502 20096 LAB T 0700-0950pm B270 18 LAB R 0700-0950pm B223 18 CHEM 0130-503 20097 LAB M 0200-0450pm B270 18 LAB W 0200-0450pm B223 18 CHEM 0130-504 21556 LAB T 1100-0150pm B270 LAB R 1100-0150pm B223 HOLD SECTION CHEM 0130-505 21557 LAB M 1100-0150pm B270 LAB W 1100-0150pm B223 HOLD SECTION
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Academic Upgrading Spring 2014 Schedule of Classes
English (ENGL) ENGL 0130 - Literature and Composition (0 credits) 8 hours lecture per week. Students write paragraphs and essays of various lengths based on ideas derived from the study of literary works and from other sources. Corresponding Alberta High School Equivalent: English 30-1. Recommended Preparation: English 0115, English Language Arts 20-1, English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents. COURSE ID CRN TYPE DAY(S) TIME ROOM MAX ENGL 0130-001 20148 LEC MTWR 0200-0350pm EA2005 30 ENGL 0130-002 20149 LEC MTWR 0630-0820pm EA2070 30 ENGL 0130-003 20457 LEC MTWR 1000-1150am EA2070 30 ENGL 0130-004 21069 LEC MTWR 1200-0150pm EA1048 30 ENGL 0130-005 21070 LEC MTWR 1100-1250pm TBA HOL D SECTION ENGL 0130-006 21264 LEC MTWR 0900-1050am EA2005 30
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Academic Upgrading Spring 2014 Schedule of Classes
Math (MATH) MATH 0115 - Foundations of Mathematics I (0 credits) 10 hours lecture, 2 hours tutorial per week. This course comprehensively covers the essential topics of algebra and the basic principles of geometry to an intermediate level. The course is designed to meet the needs of students who have a minimal background in algebra or whose proficiency may have declined during years away from formal education. Successful completion of this course prepares students for Mathematics 0130 or Mathematics 0132, where algebraic skills are utilized to study more advanced topics. Corresponding Alberta High School Equivalent: Pure Mathematics 10/20 or Math 10-C/ Math 20-1. COURSE ID CRN TYPE DAY(S) TIME ROOM MAX MATH 0115-001 20998 LEC MTWRF 0800-0950am EB1006 40 Lecture 001 Take Tutorial 401 or 402 MATH 0115-401 20999 TUT WF 1000-1050am EB1006 20 MATH 0115-402 21000 TUT TR 1000-1050am EB1006 20 MATH 0130 - Pre-Calculus (0 credits) 10 hours lecture, 2 hours tutorial per week. Topics include: inequalities, properties of functions and graphs, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and trigonometric functions. Corresponding Alberta High School Equivalent: Mathematics 30-1. Recommended Preparation: Mathematics 0115 or Pure Mathematics 20 or Math 20-1 or Math 20-2/Math 30-2. COURSE ID CRN TYPE DAY(S) TIME ROOM MAX MATH 0130-001 20176 LEC MTWRF 1000-1150am EA1051 40 Lecture 001 Take Tutorial 401 or 402 MATH 0130-002 20482 LEC MTWRF 1200-0150pm EA1053 40 Lecture 002 Take Tutorial 403 or 404 MATH 0130-003 20177 LEC MTWR 0600-0820pm EA1010 40 Lecture 003 Take Tutorial 405 or 406 MATH 0130-401 20988 TUT MW 1200-1250pm EA1051 20 MATH 0130-402 20989 TUT TR 1200-1250pm EA1051 20 MATH 0130-403 20990 TUT MW 0200-0250pm EA1053 20 MATH 0130-404 20991 TUT TR 0200-0250pm EA1053 20 MATH 0130-405 20994 TUT MW 0830-0920pm EA1010 20 MATH 0130-406 20995 TUT TR 0830-0920pm EA1010 20 mtroyal.ca/openstudies open@mtroyal.ca 403.440.6282
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Academic Upgrading Spring 2014 Schedule of Classes MATH 0132 - Foundations of Mathematics II (0 credits) 10 hours lecture, 2 hours tutorial per week. Part 1: Set Theory, Probability and Statistics Topics include Set Theory, Probability, Fundamental Counting Principle, Permutations, Combinations, Introduction to Statistics (sampling methods, presentation of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, the normal distribution). Part 2: Functions and Relations Topics include polynomial functions, operations on rational expressions, rational equations, and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions. The course objectives are to describe, analyze, and graph these functions, find models from data or from a verbal description, and to solve contextual problems involving these functions without and with technology. Corresponding Alberta High School Equivalent: Mathematics 30-2. Recommended Preparation: Mathematics 20-1, Mathematics 20-2, MATH 0115 or equivalent. COURSE ID CRN TYPE DAY(S) TIME ROOM MAX MATH 0132-001 21896 LEC MTWRF 1000-1150am TBA 40 Lecture 001 Take Tutorial 401 or 402 MATH 0132-002 21897 LEC MTWRF 1200-0150pm TBA 40 Lecture 002 Take Tutorial 403 or 404 MATH 0132-401 21898 TUT MW 1200-1250pm TBA 20 MATH 0132-402 21899 TUT TR 1200-1250pm TBA 20 MATH 0132-403 21900 TUT MW 0200-0250pm TBA 20 MATH 0132-404 21901 TUT TR 0200-0250pm TBA 20 MATH 0131 - Calculus and Matrices (0 credits) 10 hours lecture per week. Part 1: Calculus - Limits, differentiation of sums, products and quotients (excluding exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions), the Chain Rule, application to curve sketching, maximum and minimum problems, motion, simple integration, area under a curve and area between curves. Part 2: Matrices - Systems of linear equations, operations with matrices, special matrices, the determinant function, inverses of matrices. Corresponding Alberta High School Equivalent: Mathematics 31. Recommended Preparation: Mathematics 0130, Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 or equivalent. COURSE ID CRN TYPE DAY(S) TIME ROOM MAX MATH 0131-001 20851 LEC MTWRF 1000-1150am EB1010 40 mtroyal.ca/openstudies open@mtroyal.ca 403.440.6282
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Academic Upgrading Spring 2014 Schedule of Classes
Physics (PHYS) PHYS 0130 - Introductory Physics (0 credits) 8 hours lecture, 4 hours lab per week. In this course, students will develop problem solving strategies using diagrams, algebra and graphing. Topics will include motion in one and two dimensions, forces, energy, momentum, electric and magnetic fields, and light. Corresponding Alberta High School Equivalent: Physics 30. Recommended Preparation: Mathematics 0115, Pure Mathematics 20, Mathematics 20-1 or equivalent. COURSE ID CRN TYPE DAY(S) TIME ROOM MAX PHYS 0130-001 20282 LEC MW 0600-0850pm B219 30 LEC TR 0600-0650pm B219 30 Lecture 001 Take Lab 501 or 502 PHYS 0130-501 20283 LAB TR 0700-0850pm B230 15 PHYS 0130-502 20284 LAB TR 0400-0550pm B230 15
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ACADEMIC SERVICES Admissions and Recruitment 403.440.5000 (option 5) 1.877.440.5001 mtroyal.ca/admission
Academic Advising Services 403.440.6222 mtroyal.ca/beadvised Academic Upgrading and Open Studies 403.440.6282 mtroyal.ca/openstudies
Financial Aid and Awards 403.440.6223 mtroyal.ca/moneymatters Fees Office 403.440.3303 mtroyal.ca/moneymatters Office of the Registrar/Registration Helpline 403.440.3303 1.877.676.0686 mtroyal.ca/academicsupport/ studentregistrationrecords
CAMPUS SERVICES AND AMENITIES Accessibility Services 403.440.6868 mtroyal.ca/accessibility BookStore 403.440.6300 bookstore.mtroyal.ca Campus Card Office 403.440.7711 mtroyal.ca/campuscard Career Services 403.440.6307 mtroyal.ca/careerservices Continuing Education 403.440.6875 1.866.775.2673 mtroyal.ca/conted Document Services/Student Copy Centre 403.440.6911 mtroyal.ca/campusservices/campusresources/ documentservices Iniskim Centre (Aboriginal Student Centre) 403.440.5596 mtroyal.ca/iniskimcentre International Education/Languages Institute 403.440.5100 mtroyal.ca/international Library 403.440.6140 mtroyal.ca/library
IT Service Desk 403.440.6000 mtroyal.ca/campusservices/campusresources/ informationtechnology Parking 403.440.6914 mtroyal.ca/parking Recreation 403.440.6517 mtroyal.ca/recreation Residence Services 403.440.6275 mtroyal.ca/residence Security 403.440.6897 403.440.5900 (Emergency Line) mtroyal.ca/security START Computing Support 403.440.8775 mtroyal.ca/start Student Learning Services 403.440.6452 mtroyal.ca/studentlearningservices Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) 403.440.6077 samru.ca Wellness Centre 403.440.8877 mtroyal.ca/campusservices/wellnessservices
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Important Dates for Spring 2014 Semester First day to apply for new students
Feb. 24, 2014
Registration opens for continuing students (check MyMRU for date)
March 10, 2014
Registration opens for new students
March 29, 2014
Last day to add name to waitlist*
April 10, 2014
Full fees due (registered students only)**
April 28, 2014
First day of classes
May 5, 2014
Last day to adjust registration (Drop/Add) with full tuition refund (less deposit).
May 13, 2014
Last day to pay fees
May 14, 2014
Last day to be re-instated
May 20, 2014
Last day to withdraw from 6.5-week courses with an award of “W� grade(s)
June 6, 2014
Last day of classes for 6.5-week courses
June 18, 2014
Final Examination period for 6.5-week courses ***
June 20 & 23, 2014
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Students who choose to be placed on the waitlist for any course are not guaranteed a space in the course.
** Continuing students registering on or prior to April 28, 2014 must pay full fees by April 28, 2014. Students registering on or after April 29, 2014 must pay full fees by May 14, 2014. Fees include a $200 non-refundable, non-transferable registration/cancellation fee. *** Students must be available for final examinations up to the last day of the examination period as specified in the Academic Schedule.
Holidays Victoria Day
May 19, 2014
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Application and Registration Apply to Mount Royal and Register for classes STEP ONE: APPLY TO MOUNT ROYAL • Go to mtroyal.ca and click on Apply. • Click on Apply Alberta and complete all questions as prompted. • Select Open Studies or Academic Upgrading Only as your program option. • Pay the non-refundable $100 application fee. All high school and post-secondary transcripts are required for admission to Open Studies. In addition, applicants must satisfy Mount Royal’s English Language Proficiency and meet all course pre-requisites. For more information, go to mtroyal.ca/admission and click on Admission Requirements.
STEP TWO: PAY THE REGISTRATION DEPOSIT • If you gain admission, you will receive an acceptance letter with your MRU student ID, as well as information on how to access advising and registration information. • You will need to accept your admission offer and pay a $200 registration deposit prior to registering for courses. The registration deposit will be applied to your tuition fees. Follow the instructions included in your offer of admission package.
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STEP THREE: REGISTER FOR CLASSES • Once you have paid your registration deposit, you are eligible to register for classes once registration for new students opens. • Go to mymru.ca and activate your account if you have not already done so. • Click the Student Resources tab. • Click the Registration link. • Click on Select Term and choose Spring 2014 Credit. • Proceed with registration using the Add/drop classes link or the Look up classes link. If you require further assistance contact the Registration helpline at 403.440.3303 or toll-free at 1.877.676.0686. Online Registration Tutorials are available at mtroyal.ca/AcademicSupport/StudentRegistrationRecords/CreditRegistration/register.htm#online
STEP FOUR: PAY YOUR TUITION AND FEES • Follow the payment instructions at mtroyal.ca/Admission/MoneyMatters/PayingTuitionFees • Students registering on or prior to April 28, 2014 must pay full fees by April 28, 2014. Students registering on or after April 29, 2014 must pay full fees by May 14, 2014. • Purchase your books online at mtroyal.ca/bookstore or in person at the BookStore.
Fees Fees for Academic Upgrading 2013/2014 $436
• English 0115 • English 0130 • Social Science 0130
$481 • Biology 0115 • Biology 0130 • Chemistry 0115 • Chemistry 0130
• Math 0115 • Math 0130 • Math 0131 • Math 0132 • Physics 0130
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APPLY EARLY! Space is limited, so apply early and get a better choice of courses. Applications open for the Spring semester on February 24 and classes begin on May 5, 2014.
DON’T FORGET! • You must apply for admission to Mount Royal University before you can register for your classes. For Application and Registration instructions, see pages 12 and 13. • You must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement if your first language is not English, have the requisite high school grades to satisfy course prerequisites and submit all high school and post secondary transcripts. For more information, go to mtroyal.ca/Admission and click on Admission Requirements. • Talk to an academic advisor to gain valuable advice and support in planning your academic year. Visit mtroyal.ca/beadvised for more information. • Academic upgrading courses at Mount Royal are not eligible for Alberta Education graduation credits or transcript purposes, but they are accepted as alternative entrance requirements for undergraduate programs offered by Mount Royal and other Alberta universities.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? • Attend an Admission Information Session or make an appointment to speak with a recruitment officer. Call 403.440.5000 or toll-free at 1.877.440-5001. • Go to mtroyal.ca/admission to find more information about admission. • Phone or e-mail the Open Studies and Academic Upgrading office. Call 403.440.6282 or e-mail open@mtroyal.ca. • Go to mtroyal.ca/openstudies to find out more about Open Studies and Academic Upgrading.
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